ARTICLE I. BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Registration serves the following critical governmental purposes:
(1) To assist the city with information to help with:
a. The preparation of a comprehensive database of businesses and individuals conducting business within the city in order to provide effective first responder and emergency services through more efficient wayfinding, the ability to access up-to-date emergency contact information, and the identification of "lock box" and other security and alarm information;
b. Better efficiency and economy in furnishing public utility services;
c. Tracking and analyzing business trends, patterns, and needs in the community;
d. Identifying, stopping, and eliminating illicit businesses and activities within the city;
e. Expediting notice to local businesses regarding important city concerns, such as snow emergencies, business opportunities, business development, consumer trends, and marketing;
f. More comprehensive and informed planning and zoning uses of land and structures; and
(2) To establish a registry of businesses operating within the city for the general information of the public and for the promotion of the city.
(1978 Code, § 8.2-2; Ord. No. 270, § 1, 7-19-88; Ord. No. 270-B, § 1, 10-19-93; Ord. No. 471, § 2, 8- 5-20)
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